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Ruby VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ruby, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Ruby VIC is 187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ruby is $836 per week ($43,472 per year). Median rent in Ruby is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Ruby has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Ruby has a population density of 9.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ruby is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruby is $1,550.
There were 7 recorded offences in Ruby in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).
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Ruby Population
Ruby Median Income & Rent
Ruby Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ruby Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ruby Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Ruby Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Ruby Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Ruby Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Ruby Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Ruby Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Ruby Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ruby Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ruby Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Ruby Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ruby Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Ruby Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Ruby Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Ruby School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ruby Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ruby Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Ruby Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ruby How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ruby Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ruby Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ruby Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Ruby Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Ruby Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ruby Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Ruby Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Ruby Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Ruby Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ruby Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Ruby When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Ruby Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ruby Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Ruby Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ruby Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Ruby Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Ruby Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby
What is the population of Ruby VIC?
The population of Ruby VIC is 187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².Ruby is ranked #7,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ruby?
The median personal income in Ruby VIC is $836 per week, or $43,472 per year.The median household income is $2,139 per week.Family income is $2,277 per week.Ruby is ranked #3,020 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ruby?
Median rent in Ruby VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ruby ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ruby?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ruby VIC is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ruby?
The median age in Ruby VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ruby a good suburb to live in?
Ruby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 187.The median income is $836/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22210. All dollar figures in AUD.